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Underworld Saga #1–3
The Gatekeeper's Trilogy: Books 1-3 of The Gatekeeper's Saga
alternate cover edition of ASIN B00XM0GTSM
A young adult fantasy about the ancient gods in modern times.
A teen becomes entangled with the gods of Mount Olympus when Thanatos, the god of death, wants to meet her. He makes a deal with his father, Hades, to go to the upperworld. The deal requires that a murder be avenged with the help of his sisters, the Furies.
Part paranormal romance and part adventure story, this trilogy follows Therese's adventures as she struggles to overcome challenges by the gods her in her quest to become like them.
This series was initially written as a trilogy and can end with the third book, or you can keeping reading through all six. This box set includes the first three books only. Follow Therese's adventures as she strives to become a goddess in the ancient Greek pantheon.
A young adult fantasy about the ancient gods in modern times.
A teen becomes entangled with the gods of Mount Olympus when Thanatos, the god of death, wants to meet her. He makes a deal with his father, Hades, to go to the upperworld. The deal requires that a murder be avenged with the help of his sisters, the Furies.
Part paranormal romance and part adventure story, this trilogy follows Therese's adventures as she struggles to overcome challenges by the gods her in her quest to become like them.
This series was initially written as a trilogy and can end with the third book, or you can keeping reading through all six. This box set includes the first three books only. Follow Therese's adventures as she strives to become a goddess in the ancient Greek pantheon.
737 pages, ebook
First published May 12, 2015
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July 20, 2018
I loved all these books!! It was an emotional roller coaster. If you love or like Greek mythology then this series is for you. The Gatekeepers trilogy is free for the month of July so hurry and get your free copy!!
June 6, 2015
This trilogy is phenomenally well written. The descriptions are spot on, while remaining quite enthralling and entertaining. I love that this novel is mythologically, historically and scientifically accurate. I also like the fact that Pohler includes a variety of Greek gods in her writing, rather than simply using the Olympiad as so many authors attempting to write about Greek mythology do. And Pohler doesn't just attempt to write a world based on Greek mythology. She succeeds. Pohler has not only researched her facts with respect to mythology, but with her novel as a whole. Even the trail riding and equine aspects of this novel, where present, are factual. It adds an entirely new level to the story, making it even more complex and enjoyable. Pohler manages to seamlessly blend mythology with reality to create an awesome world for readers to get lost in.
Pohler is very detailed in her writing. Everything is precisely worded to convey a specific thought, feeling, or image. Each and every word seems to have been carefully chosen to build a cohesive overall picture. Everything is vivid and extremely well laid out. She creates a world that you can imagine yourself walking into. I also appreciate the differentiation in writing style between Earth and Olympus. Everything on Olympus is much larger and more elaborate than Earth, as it should be. Her writing also sports an intensity rarely seen in a YA novel, while also giving you some very good laughs.
The characters in this novel are quite well developed. You may not know their entire life histories, but you do get to know everything that is pertinent to the story and to let you get to know the characters. It was very refreshing to read a story by an author who can differentiate between necessary development to create a well-developed character, and giving an entire life history that slows down the storyline because it isn't actually relevant to the plot. Not only that, but character development continues with leaps and bounds throughout the trilogy. These individuals grow and mature the way that normal high school students do, even if some of them have challenges or fears that most of us will never face. Overall, her character development is unique in that the characters, regardless of their age, learn and admit things about themselves as we learn them. Self-growth and realisation is a never-ending process in this story.
These novels combine into one fantastic trilogy. I felt a sense of completeness at the end, even though I can see the opening for further stories and still want more time with these amazing characters who have wormed their way into my heart. This mythologically infused trio of stories is a fantastic escape from reality for YA lovers of all ages.
Pohler is very detailed in her writing. Everything is precisely worded to convey a specific thought, feeling, or image. Each and every word seems to have been carefully chosen to build a cohesive overall picture. Everything is vivid and extremely well laid out. She creates a world that you can imagine yourself walking into. I also appreciate the differentiation in writing style between Earth and Olympus. Everything on Olympus is much larger and more elaborate than Earth, as it should be. Her writing also sports an intensity rarely seen in a YA novel, while also giving you some very good laughs.
The characters in this novel are quite well developed. You may not know their entire life histories, but you do get to know everything that is pertinent to the story and to let you get to know the characters. It was very refreshing to read a story by an author who can differentiate between necessary development to create a well-developed character, and giving an entire life history that slows down the storyline because it isn't actually relevant to the plot. Not only that, but character development continues with leaps and bounds throughout the trilogy. These individuals grow and mature the way that normal high school students do, even if some of them have challenges or fears that most of us will never face. Overall, her character development is unique in that the characters, regardless of their age, learn and admit things about themselves as we learn them. Self-growth and realisation is a never-ending process in this story.
These novels combine into one fantastic trilogy. I felt a sense of completeness at the end, even though I can see the opening for further stories and still want more time with these amazing characters who have wormed their way into my heart. This mythologically infused trio of stories is a fantastic escape from reality for YA lovers of all ages.
March 22, 2019
3/12/19
Finished book one last night. I find certain aspects of the story intriguing; however, there is a juvinility (is that a word?) to the writing that rubs me the wrong way. And there's instalove (even though she denies it for like two whole days THANKS FOR HOLDING OUT, GIRL. Can't tell if the author is from England, San Antonio, TX, or Colorado (ironically I'm from San Antonio and obsessed with British culture, so I knew a lot of the references the author gave. But it all seemed so mish-mash, that it made the story feel clunky at times). Idk, I couldn't bring myself to love this first book. I'll try to read the next two (it downloaded in a trilogy, and it was free so I might as well give it a try). I just don't love a naive MC. I keep having to remind myself she's 15...but also a thousands-year-old god shouldn't be interested in this dumb 15-year-old. Just saying.
So far, 3 stars. Might change that as I read the next two installments.
3/20/19
Alright, just finished book two. There were still so many parts where I was like "Therese, you freaking moron" especially at the end when...well, let's just say she was so close to getting what she wanted and stupidly did a stupid thing that meant she couldn't get it. Also, I didn't love how much of this story's plot seemed to mimic certain aspects of the second Twilight book New Moon (the whole taking drugs to experience near death and see loved ones/love interests). There were certain scenes, like more animal deaths (or technically, a near-death in this case) that didn't seem like they fit in with the plot except to maybe reinforce something that happened in the first book. It interrupted the flow and didn't make much sense. And I still don't see what Than sees in Therese. Yeah, she's a good person but she's just so DUMB. How much dumb do you need to cancel out the good qualities??
For me, it's between 2.5 and 3 stars at this point.
3/22/19
I give up. A few chapters in to the third book I realized I had no desire to finish it. I hadn't connected to the characters, I found the MC annoying (still. The author fell into the trap of letting the plot dictate what happens and not the characters). Character-driven stories are always better than plot-driven ones, and that's mainly what spoiled it for me. I jumped to the last 30 pages or so to skim to see what happens and it sounds like a lot of dumb stuff happened in the parts I skipped so I'm glad I didn't go through the process of reading it. I guess, technically, this last one was a DNF for me.
Final rating: Sorry, but it's gone down to a 1.5 to 2 stars for me.
Finished book one last night. I find certain aspects of the story intriguing; however, there is a juvinility (is that a word?) to the writing that rubs me the wrong way. And there's instalove (even though she denies it for like two whole days THANKS FOR HOLDING OUT, GIRL. Can't tell if the author is from England, San Antonio, TX, or Colorado (ironically I'm from San Antonio and obsessed with British culture, so I knew a lot of the references the author gave. But it all seemed so mish-mash, that it made the story feel clunky at times). Idk, I couldn't bring myself to love this first book. I'll try to read the next two (it downloaded in a trilogy, and it was free so I might as well give it a try). I just don't love a naive MC. I keep having to remind myself she's 15...but also a thousands-year-old god shouldn't be interested in this dumb 15-year-old. Just saying.
So far, 3 stars. Might change that as I read the next two installments.
3/20/19
Alright, just finished book two. There were still so many parts where I was like "Therese, you freaking moron" especially at the end when...well, let's just say she was so close to getting what she wanted and stupidly did a stupid thing that meant she couldn't get it. Also, I didn't love how much of this story's plot seemed to mimic certain aspects of the second Twilight book New Moon (the whole taking drugs to experience near death and see loved ones/love interests). There were certain scenes, like more animal deaths (or technically, a near-death in this case) that didn't seem like they fit in with the plot except to maybe reinforce something that happened in the first book. It interrupted the flow and didn't make much sense. And I still don't see what Than sees in Therese. Yeah, she's a good person but she's just so DUMB. How much dumb do you need to cancel out the good qualities??
For me, it's between 2.5 and 3 stars at this point.
3/22/19
I give up. A few chapters in to the third book I realized I had no desire to finish it. I hadn't connected to the characters, I found the MC annoying (still. The author fell into the trap of letting the plot dictate what happens and not the characters). Character-driven stories are always better than plot-driven ones, and that's mainly what spoiled it for me. I jumped to the last 30 pages or so to skim to see what happens and it sounds like a lot of dumb stuff happened in the parts I skipped so I'm glad I didn't go through the process of reading it. I guess, technically, this last one was a DNF for me.
Final rating: Sorry, but it's gone down to a 1.5 to 2 stars for me.
May 25, 2021
I didn’t know much about Greek mythology before reading this so it all seems so real to me. The different gods and goddesses are very interesting. I love Poseidon and Hades. Ares is a pain in the ass for no good reason. Theres is in love with Death, Thanatos. She can’t be in his presence without dying. But in her dreams, she can. If she completes a set of challenges, she will become a goddess. After that, she must find her purpose of she will return to being mortal. But what purpose will she choose? All the good ones are taken.
Thanatos is sexy and has a good personality. I really like his character. Now that the author has went back and made Therese older, it has made a huge difference. I never felt she was as young as the original text. There was just too much responsibility and decisions to make at the younger age. Not that it wouldn’t be possible. I listened to the audiobooks to these plus read some. The narrator is excellent.
Thanatos is sexy and has a good personality. I really like his character. Now that the author has went back and made Therese older, it has made a huge difference. I never felt she was as young as the original text. There was just too much responsibility and decisions to make at the younger age. Not that it wouldn’t be possible. I listened to the audiobooks to these plus read some. The narrator is excellent.
May 31, 2021
Love Story!!
All 3 books were great and had me intrigued to keep reading. I’ve become invested in Therese and Thanatos love story. I loved the Greek mythology elements.
All 3 books were great and had me intrigued to keep reading. I’ve become invested in Therese and Thanatos love story. I loved the Greek mythology elements.
May 22, 2021
This is as good as I thought it might be after reading the Vampires of Athens series. I was only going to read the first three books in this series but as with the vampire series this has pulled me into the story I am now going to read books 4-6. I have only just discovered this author but I shall be looking out for more of her works as they are well written and the plots and twists and turns keeps you reading and wanting more.
June 6, 2015
The Gatekeeper's Trilogy is the first three books in the EPIC Gatekeeper's Saga. It is absolutely my favorite YA Mythology series. It's such a fun ride to watch the main characters Therese and Than meet, fall in love, grow up and evolve into amazing people.
Eva's writing is very easy to read and she will draw you in from the first chapter on. Her attention to detail is fabulous. She is a genius at weaving Greek Mythology and modern life effortlessly. The characters are all very strong and realistic so we can relate to them easily. The God's personalities make it easy to fall in love with them from the beginning. This is a series you will want to read more than once, so do yourself a favor and dive in to this magical world!
Eva's writing is very easy to read and she will draw you in from the first chapter on. Her attention to detail is fabulous. She is a genius at weaving Greek Mythology and modern life effortlessly. The characters are all very strong and realistic so we can relate to them easily. The God's personalities make it easy to fall in love with them from the beginning. This is a series you will want to read more than once, so do yourself a favor and dive in to this magical world!
August 29, 2020
Gods and their petty quarrels
Therese can't understand why her parents were killed. Then she meets Hypnos, the God is Dreams and flies through her dreams towards their souls. Meeting Thanatos, the God of Death,she begins the transition from mortal to immortal.
Angering some of the Gods on the way. Can she overcome everything to win her p!ace among them?
A must read for all lovers of the Greeks Gods and how they !I've the play with the mortal world.
Therese can't understand why her parents were killed. Then she meets Hypnos, the God is Dreams and flies through her dreams towards their souls. Meeting Thanatos, the God of Death,she begins the transition from mortal to immortal.
Angering some of the Gods on the way. Can she overcome everything to win her p!ace among them?
A must read for all lovers of the Greeks Gods and how they !I've the play with the mortal world.
June 11, 2015
I love this series. Eva gives her own twist to Greek mythology and creates stories and characters you fall in love with. I chose to read all six. I highly recommend these especially if you enjoy Percy Jackson. I love Therese and Thans story. Its not an easy journey for them. This is definitely one of my favorites by Eva.
February 18, 2019
I absolutely loved the trilogy. Books like this are rare to find where mythology is taken and made into such a unique way that takes from the myths themselves but arranged into something new that the author creates. It’s a process of defining and creating your own version of myths instead of just going with the original myth.
What I really loved about this trilogy though was that you grow with the character Therese. I rarely find books that take the character from such a young age of the modern era and put them in for such a wild ride.
From mortality to godhood Therese goes through the ups and downs that teenagers go through with the added effect of having the god of death as her boyfriend and true love. So yeah not so normal but oh so enjoyable to read.
The Underworld family is undeniably the best of the best when it comes to gods to respect. And I’m glad Therese will be apart of it.
What I really loved about this trilogy though was that you grow with the character Therese. I rarely find books that take the character from such a young age of the modern era and put them in for such a wild ride.
From mortality to godhood Therese goes through the ups and downs that teenagers go through with the added effect of having the god of death as her boyfriend and true love. So yeah not so normal but oh so enjoyable to read.
The Underworld family is undeniably the best of the best when it comes to gods to respect. And I’m glad Therese will be apart of it.
May 11, 2019
Greek Mythology and Modern Humans All Mixed Up
This is an interesting three book set that starts out with an interesting premise and love between the god Death and a human girl is a nice romance. All the trials and pain this couple suffers throughout these three books as they try and stay together is inspiring. However I felt that the third book rushed to an ending and was done. The boy almost got the girl, I think?
This is an interesting three book set that starts out with an interesting premise and love between the god Death and a human girl is a nice romance. All the trials and pain this couple suffers throughout these three books as they try and stay together is inspiring. However I felt that the third book rushed to an ending and was done. The boy almost got the girl, I think?
April 25, 2019
I really liked the idea of these books. I felt the first one was pretty good but after it the next 2 just felt flat I wasn't as interested anymore. I love Greek Mythology but the way the characters where written just didn't do it for me. And I think it had a lot to do with Therese. Maybe I just didn't really like her.
June 13, 2019
I have to admit I was not as impressed with this series as I hoped to the after reading the prequel. It made it easy to understand who everyone is and how they fit in, but it did get a bit boring here and there. Loved the first book, liked the second book and barely made it through the 3rd book, but all in all it's a nice series, easy to read and follow.
June 21, 2019
DNF. I liked the premise of this book but it just felt like it was geared for a very young audience even though there were young adult to adult theme items in the story. Maybe the main character made it seem like this since she sounds so child like younger than the 15 she is portrayed as. Just didnt vibe with me at all. I was disappointed as I am a Greek mythology fan.
October 17, 2017
The Gatekeeper’s Trilogy is the first 3 books in the Gatekeeper’s Saga. From the very beginning you are drawn into Greek Mythology in present day. I found the theme very interesting and difficult to put down. This read was one of my first young adult favorites.
August 18, 2018
Teenage Angst on Full Display in Mythological Trappings
Nice interweaving of myth. Lots of emotional drama. Greek deities great and small on display in all their grace, pettiness, flaws and strengths. A fun read if not wrapped up in a pretty package.
Nice interweaving of myth. Lots of emotional drama. Greek deities great and small on display in all their grace, pettiness, flaws and strengths. A fun read if not wrapped up in a pretty package.
June 23, 2019
Love it
I've already bought The Gatekeepers Saga: Books 1-6 box set and downloaded samples of the prequel "The Gatekeepers Bride" as well as the three spin-off books. Can't wait to read them all.
I've already bought The Gatekeepers Saga: Books 1-6 box set and downloaded samples of the prequel "The Gatekeepers Bride" as well as the three spin-off books. Can't wait to read them all.
June 16, 2022
Good book!!
It was a good book. There were parts that could have extended it a little and other parts that could be taken out. I wish we could get other back stories on the Gods. Good read. Glad I read it.
It was a good book. There were parts that could have extended it a little and other parts that could be taken out. I wish we could get other back stories on the Gods. Good read. Glad I read it.
November 10, 2017
Thoroughly enjoyable love story!
July 16, 2018
A great read incorporating the ancient Greek mythology. I am about to start the next trilogy on this theme as I enjoyed the first three so much.
July 23, 2018
Supernatural Adventure
A wonderful supernatural adventure full of action and adventure, intrigue and Romance. Well written and full of colorful characters, the action never stops.
A wonderful supernatural adventure full of action and adventure, intrigue and Romance. Well written and full of colorful characters, the action never stops.
August 16, 2018
Great!!! Keeps me wanting to read more.
August 27, 2018
Cool concept
Cool concept and I love Greek mythology. I had a hard time with the instant love and multiple and magnitude of things that go wrong.
Cool concept and I love Greek mythology. I had a hard time with the instant love and multiple and magnitude of things that go wrong.
February 17, 2019
Such an amazing series I highly recommend it
March 29, 2019
Amazing series
The writing in this series is fast paced exciting. The characters are easy fall in love with. Love Than and Therese.
The writing in this series is fast paced exciting. The characters are easy fall in love with. Love Than and Therese.
March 31, 2020
Some of the Greek mythology did not line up but me being a major nerd for the Greek gods and goddesses I thought this book was well written!
June 7, 2021
These books were sweet on the romance side and packed full of action and adventure as well. There wasn't a dull moment.
June 8, 2021
Greek mythology at its best. Impossible to not love everything about it from the first page. I definitely binge read this Saga. Don’t miss out
July 24, 2022
Interesting premise
But the execution was juvenile. I realize that this is a ya book, but that doesn't excuse silly plot twists.
But the execution was juvenile. I realize that this is a ya book, but that doesn't excuse silly plot twists.
December 29, 2022
Great YA fantasy collection, loving this series.
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